Vermont presents a luscious variety of specialty food producers, gourmet food
shops and an expansive list of diverse, fine restaurants offering an astonishing
assortment of cuisines. Bigger cities such as Burlington Vermont
as well as its surrounding towns are obvious locales for the optimal dining selection.
There you'll find restaurants to choose from that serve everything from decadent
seafood and American food infusions to classic steak and prime rib joints. Another
location for great dining options is Stowe. They have a number of great dining
establishments that offer a more relaxed atmosphere that is in line with the local
ski resorts.
Try Emily's or Coslin's Pub
at the Stowehof Inn & Resort
or Charlie B's Pub & Restaurant at the
Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa.

As you travel to Vermont's smaller towns and cities
you'll find an equal variety of restaurants that serve up just as tasty food. In
fact, that is often a source of much fun for travelers to any area: Finding the
diamond in the rough. Villages like Vergennes have great options when you're looking
for either a formal dining restaurant or a more casual atmosphere. For example,
Basin Harbor Club
offers their Main Dining Room for formal
dining occasions or the Red Mill for a more
casual atmosphere. And Killington
is home to a number of ethnic themed restaurants to entertain all those visiting
for a great ski experience.

Every town has those places, the amazing establishments, frequently small or
semi-concealed. It might take a little bit of searching or a chat with some locals,
but little is as satisfying as discovering that perfect restaurant. Immediately
imparting a feeling of belonging, these hidden gems are the pleasant surprise that
completes the experience of the destination. Just look at
Manchester
- it's tough to drive down any street in that town without hitting a restaurant
that will offer up a unique dining experience.

How is it so good?

Localization in the food industry has been a particular success in Vermont.
This has a lot to do with the quality of the food in Vermont's restaurants.
It may also be the secret to why this region is home to some of the nation's finest
dining. For example, The Grafton Inn
offers seasonal menus that take full advantage of the Vermont Fresh Network, assuring
guests that their chefs are using only locally grown food and artisanal products
for their exceptional flavors and unsurpassed quality. It's true, although staying
"under the radar," Vermont offers a level of excellence unrivaled in most of the
country. Because many products are grown and produced locally, dishes are created
with the freshest ingredients.

Similarly, the move toward organic food has also been a big hit in Vermont.
This ensures that the local restaurants serve only the highest quality and healthiest
food possible. These two factors are why professional chefs are continually attracted
to Vermont kitchens. Chef Jennifer at the
Inn at Weston
uses only the highest quality ingredients, attained locally and internationally,
to provide guests with an exquisite and memorable dining experience.

The rapid progression of Vermont's food service industry has resulted in the
display of a surprising diversity in dining options. You can find traditional and
authentic cuisine from many different regions around the world. Along with the
considerable collection of North American cuisines, many Asian and European nations
are well-represented, and even influences from various island nations and Latin
America are prevalent in Vermont.